Senior Medical Writer

IQVIA, Inc.; Reading; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to produce high-quality medical communications deliverables and mentor a team of writers. This home-based role emphasizes collaboration with a globally distributed team, requiring over 3 years of experience in medical communications and an advanced degree in life sciences.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit-related annual bonus

Qualifications

• >3 years experience in a medical communications agency.
• Proven experience producing various medical communications deliverables.
• CMPP accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce high-quality writing for projects.
• Mentor less experienced writers and resolve conflicts.
• Lead project-related meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Scientific knowledge

Writing expertise

Strategic insight

Client-facing experience

First-class skills in PowerPoint

First-class skills in Word

Ability to lead scientific discussions

Strong work ethic

Education

Advanced life sciences degree or medical/pharmacy background

Tools

Reference management programs

Publication planning databases

Job description

IQVIA Medical Communications (IMC) is seeking a fixed-term Senior Medical Writer to join our team for a period of 1 year.

IQVIA is a global leader in bringing together data, technology, advanced analytics, and human science expertise to help the healthcare industry make better decisions, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Thanks to our unique position within IQVIA, the Medical Communications division provides offerings that extend well beyond those of a traditional agency to support this mission.

Our tightly knit team includes practice area leads, strategists, project and event managers, operations specialists, plus content and design professionals. Together, we create fit-for-purpose communication strategies and deliverables across the full product lifecycle from clinical development through approval and post-launch. Incorporating the latest research in adult learning and behavioral science enables us to effectively engage diverse audiences to effect change.

The ideal candidate will have >3 years of prior medical communications agency experience, with a combination of scientific knowledge, writing expertise, strategic insight and client-facing experience. We value proactive thinkers who have the ability and desire to work in multifunctional teams to create innovative communications solutions.

We are a highly collaborative and intellectually curious group of people located in 12 countries across 4 continents. We are continually pushing each other to improve our solutions, drawing on our unique blend of backgrounds and experience.

The Senior Medical Writer position
This position is home-based with frequent collaboration with a globally distributed team. IQVIA offers a competitive salary and great benefits, including a profit-related annual bonus.

As a key member of our Content Development Team, you will be responsible for producing a variety of medical communications deliverables to a high standard, by carrying out the following activities:

- Independently provide consistent, high-quality writing for assigned projects, especially complex or unusual projects.
- Provide counsel as communications and/or therapy area expert; lead project-related meetings with relevant stakeholders as needed.
- Mentor less experienced writers and resolve conflicts in review.
- Grow our accounts: Identify innovative ideas for active projects and participate in the creation of proposals/pitches as needed. Help develop cost estimates.
- Welcome feedback and look to continually improve deliverables, with support.
- Follow applicable company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements.
- Actively participate in an environment of continuous improvement.
- Travel to local or international face-to-face client meetings, congresses, or other meeting types, if needed (up to 10% of contracted hours per year).

Requirements:
• Advanced life sciences degree or medical/pharmacy background
• >3y experience as a writer in a medical communications agency
• Proven experience producing a variety of med comms deliverables including publications
• Ability to confidently lead scientific discussions with clients and external experts
• First class skills in PowerPoint and Word
• Familiarity with reference management programs and publication planning databases
• CMPP accreditation preferred but not essential
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a cross-functional team

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com